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August 21, 2010 "Relay for Life" Support the fight for Cancer!

Diversifyd is not only the band's name but is a perfect description of their unique sound. Diversifyd offers feel good music incorporating the sound of jazz, reggae, rock, soul and rhythm & blues. They are quickly becoming known for their ability to blend intricate harmonies while delivering toe tapping, get out of your seat dance music. The group's diversity is also reflected in its fan base and which attracts fans from various social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Music lovers of various genres gravitate to the Diversifyd sound.

Quote from Diversifyd, "We believe that music can still be unique today and that music can be catchy without being corny, poppy without being pop, and you can be uplifting without preaching. We want to be a reaction to all emotions."

Chad Makihele, who wrote most of the lyrics and arranged the tracks, plays bass/rhythm guitar and produced the album. Chad grew up with a background of music ranging from reggae, rock, pop to alternative music. Lieni Makihele arranged most of the vocals and has a background of music from pop, jazz and rhythm & blues. John Naki plays the drums and also arranged songs on the album. He grew up with island music, choir and oldies. John Malimali plays the percussions and has music background in roots reggae and was also a member of the 90's reggae group called "Mission Irie" where he was known as "Baby Rasta." Jelani Jones pays keyboard and has toured with the world known band "The Bonedaddys" as well as Jai Vatuk who also play the keyboard and has toured with "The English Beat". Marcus Damien plays the guitar and has toured with the "Boo Yaa Tribe". Mike Mays plays the sax and Steve White plays the trumpet as the final additions to the band.